Politics
Chief medical officer Chris Whitty self-isolates after testing positive for coronavirus
Rangzeb Hussain
March 27, 2020 | 07:18 pm
Professor Chris Whitty, the government's senior advisor on health matters, has tested positive for coronavirus and is now self-isolating. Boris Johnson's chief medical officer Chris Whitty has confirmed he has…
Coronavirus attacks the heart of government as Matt Hancock tests positive for the virus
Rangzeb Hussain
March 27, 2020 | 05:45 pm
The UK health secretary Matt Hancock says he has symptoms of coronavirus and tests have confirmed that he has the virus. Hours after prime minster Boris Johnson confirmed he had…
Boris Johnson self-isolates after testing positive for coronavirus
Rangzeb Hussain
March 27, 2020 | 12:28 pm
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus after showing symptoms yesterday which included coughing and a high temperature. Downing Street confirmed that after experiencing mild symptoms yesterday, the…
“I can’t pay my bills” – UK’s self-employed freelancers respond to government coronavirus plans
Denise James
March 23, 2020 | 01:30 pm
As the government responds to short term financial fears of millions of UK workers due to the coronavirus crisis, self-employed freelancers react with shock as they feel ignored by the government's suggestion…
Cherry Reds closes after attempting takeaway service during coronavirus outbreak
Staff Reporter
March 21, 2020 | 05:24 pm
A popular Birmingham city centre cafe has closed its doors after attempts to keep going by providing takeaway meals could have made it difficult for staff to benefit from the government's…
London anti-racism demonstration cancelled as UK plans to ban mass gatherings over coronavirus fears
Staff Reporter
March 14, 2020 | 01:37 pm
The country's biggest anti-racism demonstration has been put on hold as government sources suggest the UK could ban large gatherings, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As the coronavirus outbreak intensifies, Stand…
12th February 1965: The day Malcolm X came to Smethwick
Rangzeb Hussain
February 12, 2020 | 06:24 pm
On this day in 1965, the civil rights campaigner Malcolm X visited Birmingham and spoke to local people in Smethwick in neighbouring Sandwell. On 12 February 1965, Malcolm X - El-Hajj…
Protest against war with Iran to be held in Birmingham as anger spills across the globe
Staff Reporter
January 8, 2020 | 08:08 pm
A rally against a possible US war with Iran is being held in Birmingham city centre tomorrow (Thursday) as part of protest action taking place across the country, following an escalation…
GE2019 | LIVE: General Election – Birmingham results & updates
Staff Reporter
December 12, 2019 | 09:51 pm
It's Election Day across the UK as the population votes for a government. Birmingham's constituency results will be coming in through at the ICC in the city centre, where a…
Boris or Corbyn: How are Brummie celebs voting in the General Election?
Rhi Storer
December 12, 2019 | 04:57 pm
It's Election Day, the day where Britain goes to the polls to make its choice. These are turbulent, decade-defining times, and everyone should exercise their right to vote — including…